What are the responsibilities and job description for the P/T Fleet Parts and Inventory Technician position at City of Ocala, FL?
$33,410.00 - $43,790.00 Annually
110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL
Part-Time
73026
Fleet/Facilities
07/30/2026
Description
This is a position related to the procurement and inventory of a wide variety of equipment, and supplies, materials and parts. Inventories include, but are not limited to, preventive maintenance functions, refurbishment materials and kits, replacement components, and other items specific to the department of assignment.
Examples of Duties
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
- Provides assistance and support to the Fleet Parts and Inventory Coordinator. Prepares and processes purchase orders for the acquisition/replenishment of routinely needed supplies, parts and materials.
- Conducts parts and materials use historical tracking for the purpose of ensuring proper inventory and supply levels at all times.
- Procures parts from local vendors using City owned vehicle.
- Performs research in obtaining price quotes for regularly required and special project items; evaluates cost impacts of necessary materials, parts and supplies.
- Determines most efficient purchases based on availability and cost.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with outside vendors, internal departments and co-workers.
- Provides recommendations regarding most cost efficient methods when price extends beyond personal budgetary authority.
- Maintains and reconciles computerized inventory; ensures parts/supplies are properly charged to shop work orders.
- Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
- Maintains the cleanliness and order of the parts room.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This is a front-line position for providing excellent customer service to members of the general public and other City employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the City, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Certificate from an approved automotive, vocational, or trade school preferred.
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in stock and supply maintenance and distribution.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Must have ASE Parts Specialist Certification (P2) within 180 days of hire.
- Must possess an active Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information
JOB SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Considerable knowledge of tools, parts, supplies and related materials used in the preventive care, refurbishment, and repair of equipment. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell, and lift up to fifty pounds; will regularly stand and walk, and lift up to twenty-five pounds; and will frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level will be loud.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
None
ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE
No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush job, or technological developments).
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
Salary : $33,410 - $43,790